The pupils attending this larger than average urban school are predominantly from a White British background. A small number speak English as an additional language and their first languages include Polish, French and Urdu. The proportion of pupils with learning disabilities and difficulties, including those with statements of special educational needs, is lower than average. A new housing estate has led to an increase in the size of the school and the numbers of pupils arriving during the course of the school year. Throughout the school, pupils are taught in mixed-age classes spanning two National Curriculum year groups. A significant number of teachers are new to the school. The school has achieved the Artsmark, Sportsmark, Basic Skills Award and Investors in People.